RPS Welcome Information 2023-2024
Welcome to Rockford Public Schools and thank you for your interest in our district. It is recognized you have a choice in where you pursue an education for your…
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Open House Information
Belmont Elementary Kindergarten August 16 5:30-6:30 Grades 1-5 August 17 6:00-7:00 Cannonsburg Elementary Kindergarten August 15 Times TBD Grades 1-3 August 17 5:00-6:00 Grades 4-5 August 17 6:00-7:00…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Ram?
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.
New Elementary School Gets Nature-Inspired Name
Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building…
Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis, Districts Invest In New Programs
Influx in state funding creates opportunities for school support.
New 21st Century Furniture Encourages Movement, Collaboration
Proceeds from 2019 bond aim to enhance student learning…
Rose Parade A Worthy Challenge For State Marching Band Champs
Members work out to prepare for Jan. 2 performance…
Catching Students Up From Pandemic’s Unfinished Learning
Districts zero in on academic recovery, emotional support…
Making Teachers Feel Like They Belong
District employs a new strategy to retain teachers amid teacher shortage…Read More
New Superintendent Makes A Sweet Impression In Rockford
Dr. Matthews brings long experience, delicious cookies to the job! Read article here
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Rockford Continues To Offer Virtual Class Options For 7th-12th Graders!
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Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
Big Shoes To Fill, But ‘Things Can Be Different, And It Can Be OK’
Big shoes to fill, but ‘things can be different, and it can be OK’ Meet Your Administrator: Korie Wilson-Crawford By Beth Heinen Bell January 19, 2022 Rockford’s new interim superintendent,…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2022 Board of Education Vacancy Announced Board of Education trustee Geoff Downs has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee…
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After More Than 50 Years, Shibler Closes Door On ‘Incredible Career’
Longest-serving superintendent in Kent County steps down…
Marching Band Racks Up Another National Parade Performance
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
REF Announces the Dr. Michael Shibler Scholarship
Shibler Scholarship Press Release
Reickard named Assistant Principal of the Year
LANSING, Mich. – Albert (Al) Reickard, Assistant Principal of North Rockford Middle School, has been named Michigan’s 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School…
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Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
Interim Superintendent Announced
After over 53 years in public education and 32½ years serving as RPS Superintendent, Dr. Michael Shibler notified the Board of Education in June 2021 of his plan to retire…
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Formal Rededication of Carlson-Munger Stadium
Rockford, MI – In January 2020, the Board of Education officially renamed the Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium the Carlson-Munger Stadium to honor two men whose contributions exemplify Ram Pride. When…
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USDA Free Meal Extension
The USDA has extended the federal waiver that allows school districts to continue to serve food under the summer guidelines until end of school year. Because of this, lunch will…
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Board of Education Appoints Andrea Jacobson to Vacant Seat
The Board of Education conducted interviews for the position of trustee on Wednesday, July 28, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Postema’s recent resignation. The Board received 17 applications…
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Rockford Book Bus!
The Rockford Book Bus is a new addition to learning resources in Rockford this summer, making four stops a day in a converted school bus to bring books to children…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
Board of Education trustee Miles Postema has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee effective July 5, 2021. Mr. Postema has served on the RPS…
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Developing Healthy Kids – Champions of Hope
Join us for the next Developing Healthy Kids Community Education and Prevention Series! May 17th@ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Champions of Hope with Vern Hazard Session Description…..We…
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“My Pandemic”
Dear Rockford family, YOU ALL have been doing your part to grow student grit and perspective from the nervous little kindergartner right through to the anxious yet confident senior reaching for…
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Developing Healthy Kids – Livestream!
Secondary Presentation Elementary Presentation Handling Stress & Anxiety During Covid-19 is our next DHK event and it will be livestreamed on Nov. 19th, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Our live panel of…
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ACS recognizes RPS for outstanding community involvement with Relay for Life
Rockford, Michigan – Rockford Public Schools was nominated to receive a recognition award at the annual Relay For Life of Rockford, which has taken place every May since 2003. However,…
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RFC and RHS to return to remote instruction
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Dr. Shibler received a call from the Kent County Health Department. Over the past couple of weeks, 416 of our students in grades 9-12 have…
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Mosquito Control Application
September 24, 2020–In an effort to reduce the mosquito risk, a mosquito control application will be applied at the following outdoor locations, weather permitting, from Monday, September 28 – Wednesday,…
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Board of Education candidates forum
Announcement Meet the Candidates
Co-Curricular Event Livestreams
September 22, 2020 — In addition to providing audio for all home and away football games, Michigan Sports Radio will provide video of all away football games this season. You can…
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The virtual classroom
Lauren Billings’ fourth-graders are done with their morning math lesson, but one of her students lingers after dismissal — on Billings’ computer screen. The girl’s dog died the night before,…
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Rockford PE teacher Matt Banta infuses humor into his back-to-school message
It looks like a school kid’s worst nightmare: waking up late on the first day of school! But it’s actually teacher Matt Banta popping open his eyes, jumping up in…
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Rockford Return to Learn Plan
At the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, August 10, 2020, the Board approved the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. The Plan was developed through hundreds…
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2020-21 School Year to Start Remotely
PUBLISH DATE: August 6, 2020 Over the past several weeks, we have been developing our re-entry strategy, which will be known as the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. I will…
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COVID-19 Update – March 12, 2020
Below are documents with the most current information on the COVID-19. We continue to appreciate your cooperation, patience, and understanding. Thank you, Dr. Michael Shibler Superintendent…
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COVID-19 Update
Because COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a rapidly-evolving situation with cases now identified in Michigan, I want to assure you that we are continuing to stay on top of the most recent…
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North RMS Student Aden Rapanos Named National Geographic’s GeoBee State Finalist
The results are in! The National Geographic Society named Aden Rapanos, 8th Grade Student at North Rockford Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020…
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Valley View Students Win Perennial Michigan Math State Championship
When a group of Valley View Elementary students learned about an opportunity to compete in a state-wide math competition, they were all in! On February 6, students in Mrs. Osborne’s…
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RPS’ secondary libraries receive Library of Michigan endorsements
The Library of Michigan promotes the role of the school library in learner achievement by calling for elementary and secondary learners to have ready access to a library in their…
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Regional Scholastic Art Award recipients
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been established for over 90 years and has grown to be the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S.…
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RHS Choirs Dinner & Silent Auction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKFORD HS CHOIRS TO RETURN TO “OLYMPICS OF CHOIR” In July 2020, The Rockford High School Touring Choir will be competing alongside hundreds of the finest amateur…
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Varsity Stadium Renamed Carlson-Munger Stadium
Rockford, MI – In 1991, the RPS Board of Education dubbed the high school varsity stadium “Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium.” Its namesake Ted Carlson was not only a community member…
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Cummings Named Rams Varsity Football Head Coach
Rockford, MI – With the recent retirement of longstanding Varsity Head Football Coach Ralph Munger, Rockford Public Schools began the formidable task of finding a new head football coach. These…
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Developing Healthy Kids Presents “Angst”
The next Developing Healthy Kids presentation will be a special screening of the IndieFlix film, Angst, Anxiety is Treatable. The film raises awareness about anxiety and its causes and effects.…
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Rams Varsity Head Football Coach Munger Retires
Rockford, MI – After 28 seasons at the helm of the Rockford Rams varsity football program, head coach Ralph Munger announced his retirement on December 13, 2019. Coach Munger holds…
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RPS Bus Driver Russ Clark Named Education Support Professional of the Year in Michigan
Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Rockford Bus Driver Selected As 2019 Education Support Staff Professional of…
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State Superintendent Rice tours RHS and Roguewood Elementary
Students and staff at Roguewood Elementary School and Rockford High School recently got an encouraging visit from the top education official in Michigan, State Superintendent Michael Rice. Rice visited several…
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EEE Found in Kent County
UPDATE at 4:35 p.m. In follow-up to my email earlier today regarding EEE being identified in Kent County, all evening activities, practices, and competitions at RPS will be rescheduled to conclude…
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Rockford Homecoming Tailgate (Alternate Activity)
Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year, Rockford High School will not be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27. However,…
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New Creative Teaching and Learning Center Opens at RHS
With the launch of the 2019-20 school year, Rockford Public Schools is excited to announce the opening of the new Creative Teaching and Learning Center at Rockford High School. The…
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Open House on August 17 for Creative Teaching and Learning Center
CTLC Open House Flyer
ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZES, CHANGES MEETING STRUCTURE/TIMES
MEDIA RELEASE – July 10, 2019 On Monday, July 8, 2019, the RPS Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting. The 2019-20 Board of Education officers and trustees are…
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2019 Orientations
ELEMENTARY: Check building website calendars for dates of orientations ERMS August 14 – 7th and 8th grade (times TBD) August 15 – 6th grade (times TBD) August 19 – makeup day (times…
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Class of 2019 Graduation Video
(Video Link) Congratulations to the Rockford High School Class of 2019, who turned their tassels on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the DeltaPlex! Keepsake DVDs will be available in the RHS…
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Ginger Zee Coming to East & North Middle Schools!
Former RPS student, now Good Morning America Meteorologist, Ginger Zee will be sharing her passion for science and meteorology with RPS 6th graders on Friday, April 26th. Ginger is the…
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“Chillin with Chillie”: An Innovative Approach to School Counseling and Student Support
Students at North Rockford Middle School will soon be seeing a new member of the school counseling department and she will belong to the whole school. Chillie, a 3-year old…
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School calendar update
This message is to update you on what we know about how this year’s snow days will affect the school calendar. I’m sure many of you are wondering when the…
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WZZM “Getting Schooled” segment features Valley View Elementary students
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WZZM “Getting Schooled” segment features Meadow Ridge Elementary students
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Momo challenge
The following was sent to all RPS parents and guardians: I am writing to make you aware of a hoax internet challenge that is currently appearing internationally. The “Momo Challenge”…
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North RMS Bands Score Superior at District 10 Festival
The North Rockford Middle School Bands traveled to Jenison to participate in the District 10 Band Festival on February 27, 2019. Both the 7th Grade Concert Band and 8th Grade…
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POWERFUL PARENTING!
The final DHK Community Education and Prevention Series event of the year will be offered on March 19th from 4:45 – 8:00p.m.! This event will provide valuable information, tools and…
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RHS students receive Scholastic Art Awards
Art students from Rockford will be recognized at Kendall College of Art and Design as Regional winners in the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards competition on March 2, 2019. The ceremony…
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Dr. Shibler receives Honorary Doctorate from Ferris State University
Ferris State University’s Board of Trustees approved honorary doctoral degrees for alumnus Timothy Murphy, the former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Michael Shibler, superintendent of Rockford Public…
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New teaching and learning center coming to RHS
ROCKFORD, MI – Rockford Public Schools is building a $3.2 million addition to the high school that will be a student-centered active learning environment. The design of the space is…
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Canceled School Days Update – February 7, 2019
Dear RPS parents and staff: What a winter it has been so far! With today’s school closing, we are at 12 canceled days of school. As communicated with you previously,…
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College and Career Night 2019
The 2019 College and Career Night is scheduled for January 9 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Rockford High School. The welcome presentation begins at 6:20 p.m. in the auditorium and will…
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REMINDER! School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
As a reminder, starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt…
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Representative-elect Lynn Afendoulis to be sworn in at Lakes Elementary
In an effort to engage youth in our political process, Representative-elect Lynn Afendoulis will be sworn-in at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Lakes Elementary School in Cannon…
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School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
Starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt in one of…
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Board of Education extends Dr. Shibler’s contract
At the November 26, 2018 regular meeting of the Rockford Board of Education, Board Human Resources Committee Chair Lisa Kreager issued the following summary of Superintendent Dr. Shibler’s performance evaluation,…
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Students practice regular lockdown drills
More than 50 students huddled at one end of the classroom, squatting and packed together on the floor. Moments earlier they had all poured in here, across the hall from…
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Algoma Township community survey
Residents of Algoma Township are asked to participate in a survey to assist with development of the township’s five-year recreation master plan. Click here to participate in the Algoma Township…
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RPS Hall of Fame Inductees and Highlight Video
Click here to watch highlights of inductee school visits which took place on Friday, October 26, 2018 Click here to read about the 2018 inductees
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School Resource Officer coming to RPS
As part of the Rockford Public Schools’ ongoing security initiative since 1998, the district will welcome Kent County Sheriff Deputy Eric Brunner as its School Resource Officer effective January 7,…
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Well Water Quality Update – Second Sample
On September 21, Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm and Dr. Shibler sent a letter regarding MeFOSAA, a byproduct of PFAS, being detected at 15 parts per trillion (ppt) at East…
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“Ram pride:” He lived it
When he was a student at Munising High School, Ryan Kelley was a star athlete in basketball, track, baseball and football. As a football all-stater, he played quarterback, defensive back,…
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Well Water Quality Update
In follow-up to the joint letter Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm and Dr. Shibler released on September 21, we are sharing a letter from the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
On Monday, June 18, 2018, the Board of Education accepted, with regret, the resignation of Board Trustee David Keller. Mr. Keller has served on the Board of Education since 2006…
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Students plan, plant rain garden to help protect Rum Creek
Rum Creek will flow a little cleaner this summer, thanks to a rain garden installed by fifth-graders from nearby Parkside Elementary School. Shortly before school let out, 150 students planted…
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Reading on the bus makes the journey so much better
Drew Werner was the first one on the bus after school, and proudly handed driver Dawn Schuitman a note from his mom: “Drew read 5 books.” That brought his total…
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